Diseases Process

Spinal Cord Injury Teaching 1486

The patient was instructed in spinal cord injury to use a mirror to check skin for break. The patient was instructed on perineal care after removal. The patient was taught in intermittent self-catheterization. The patient was taught in the attention of the indwelling urinary catheter. The patient was taught in the need to use anesthetic jelly abundantly for urinary catheterization and insertion of suppository or enema. The patient was advised in the importance of following the prescribed rehabilitation program.

Testicular Cancer Teaching 1485

The patient was instructed in testicular cancer in the importance of performing testicular self-examination monthly to identify new or repeated tumors. The patient was instructed that the examination is best done after a warm shower or bath when the scrotum is relaxed. The patient was instructed to do the examination in standing position.

Myasthenia Gravis Teaching 1481

The patient was instructed in myasthenia gravis in finding required helpful equipment and procedures as the disease progresses. The patient was advised to use an eye patch over the affected eye or an ice-covered lens to improve vision if diplopia continues. The patient was taught to put on artificial tears to keep the corneas humid and free of abrasions.

Muscular Dystrophy Teaching 1480

The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.

Multiple Sclerosis Teaching 1479

The patient was instructed in multiple sclerosis disseminated sclerosis in the need to control bath water temperature because of the loss of sense of temperature. The patient was advised to evade persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was recommended to get suitable devices like assistive aids for ambulation and self-care. The patient was advised to use incontinence pads.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Teaching 1477

The patient was instructed in lymphoma malignant in the importance of evading wound and pain which can cause hurting and bleeding. The patient was advised to evading large multitudes and persons supposed of having an active infection. The patient was recommended to follow the chemotherapy routine.

Lyme Disease Teaching 1476

The patient was instructed in lyme disease to evade tick infested areas. The patient was advised to dress shirt inserted into pants and long pants inserted into boots when going into a wooden area. The patient was recommended to put on repellent before going into the wood.

Systemic Teaching 1475

The patient was instructed in lupus erythematosus systemic the importance of skin care consuming only no allergenic skin and hair care products. The patient was advised to evade sun contact and ultraviolet lights. The patient was recommended to evade infections by staying away from large masses and persons identified to have active infections. The patient was advised the need for careful oral care.

Lung Cancer Teaching 1474

The patient was instructed in lung cancer the importance of evading persons with higher respiratory area infections. The patient was advised that after release should evade heavy lifting. The patient was instructed in examine radiation places daily. The patient was advised in skin precaution, including care of color markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was instructed to evade close-fitting or compressing clothing around the radiation place. The patient was advised that weakness and other side effects begin during the first week of therapy and slowly disappear 2 to 4 weeks after therapy ends.

Leukemia Teaching 1472

The patient was instructed leukemia in the importance of evading persons who are supposed of having infection, large multitudes, keep good personal hygiene, maintain good oral hygiene.